LESSON PLAN TITLE: Technology-based courses used to bolster math concepts: Part 2 for students

 

DEVELOPMENTAL MATH COURSE: 081, 082, 083

 

CONCEPT/TOPIC TO TEACH:

 

a)     Algebra

 

 

STANDARDS ADDRESSED:

 

a)     P-1: Active involvement of students

b)    P-2: Technology to aid in concept development

 

 

GENERAL GOAL(S):

 

a)     Have instructors identify examples where they use calculators and spreadsheets

 

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

 

a)     Have instructors discuss pros and cons of using calculators and spreadsheets

 

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

 

a)     Paper and pencil

b)    Handout Part 2

 

 

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES:

 

a)     Divide into groups of 3 or 4

b)    Each group identifies a Ònote-takerÓ to record brainstorming ideas

c)     Identify spokesperson to present results to class

d)    Perform all activities for Part 2 except website analysis

 

 

PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:

 

a)     None

 

 

ASSESSMENT BASED ON OBJECTIVES:

 

a)     Discuss results as a whole class

b)    Grade based on group participation